MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,210 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake arm bush has slight free-play
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)
Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
top box insicure but not dangerous
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Honda SJ50?
Based on 2,227 MOT tests across 377 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P487 OMB is a 1996 Honda SJ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 Honda SJ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 12,910 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Honda SJ50 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P487 OMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda SJ50 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Honda SJ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P487 OMB is a 1996 Honda SJ50, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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